Devotionals

It’s Never Too Late to Come Home

When You Realize You've Been Going the Wrong Way

Have you ever made a bad decision and thought, "What was I thinking?" We've all been there. The Prodigal Son didn't ruin his life in one day. It happened little by little. First, he stopped appreciating everything his father had given him. Then he made one poor choice after another until he lost everything. The same thing can happen to us. We don't usually drift away from God overnight. It often starts with small choices—skipping prayer, ignoring God's Word, hanging out with the wrong crowd, or thinking we can handle life without Him. The Prodigal Son thought money, parties, and...

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Don’t Rush Away from God

Stay Close to God—That's Where Your Strength Is

Everyone wants freedom. As a teenager, it's normal to want more independence and to make your own decisions. But the story of the Prodigal Son reminds us that freedom without wisdom can lead to regret. The Prodigal Son made two big mistakes. 1. He Rejected His Father's Guidance Instead of trusting his father, he demanded his inheritance and walked away. He believed life would be better if he made all the decisions himself. Sometimes we can think the same way. We ignore God's instructions because we believe we know what's best. But every step away from God is a step...

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Don’t Waste Your Life

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you couldn't wait to have it? That's exactly how the Prodigal Son felt. He asked his father for his inheritance early because he wanted complete freedom to do whatever he liked. At first, everything probably seemed exciting. He had money, freedom, and lots of friends. But it didn't last. He spent everything on careless living and eventually found himself alone, broke, and feeding pigs—a job no one would have wanted. One important lesson from this story is that God's timing is always better than rushing ahead on your own. Just because you...

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